A Moment of Grace

Jeremy Tyler Photo

Photographed at 9:51 a.m. today (Sunday, May 7, 2023) near Sportsman’s Lake on San Juan Island, this is a Red-Tailed Hawk in midflight.  The raptor’s impressive wingspan is approximately four feet, a symbol of the grace and power of this magnificent bird of prey.  The hawk had just launched into flight, eastbound, from an abandoned power pole.

  • Nikon D850 with Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary Lens
  • F/6.3 f-stop, 1/8000 exposure, 12800 ISO
  • 600 millimeters focal length
  • Auto-focus with 3D-tracking enabled

 

I am humbled by the beauty and grace of nature’s creatures.  I am reminded of the wonders that can be found in our own backyards, if only we take the time to stop, observe, and appreciate the world around us